IMO

The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the world championship mathematics competition for high school students and is held annually in a different country.

Info About IMO

Field

Olympiad

Eligibility

Class 1 to 12

Subjects

Maths

Questions Type

Objective MCQs

Difficulty Level

Medium to Hard

Time to Prepare

2 year

When

March to April

What you will learn

Maths

You will learn complex problems in trigonometry, quadratic equations and will learn to use graphs. You will also start understanding roots, ratios and proportions and will learn how to apply them. You will learn complex theorems in Geometry and will solve equations of varying difficulty in Algebra and master topics like calculus (limits and derivatives), complex numbers, permutations and combinations, statistics, and probability.

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All you need to know about IMO

Sections

Facts, Syllabus & Pattern

What is IMO?

Syllabus for IMO

Exam Pattern for IMO

How to apply

Eligibility Criteria for IMO

Registration for IMO

Application Fee for IMO

Admit Card for IMO

Important Dates

Exam Dates for IMO

Results and Cut-off

Results for IMO

How to Prepare for IMO

Preparation Tips for IMO

Sample Papers for IMO

Previous Years’ Papers for IMO

Facts, Syllabus and Pattern
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What is IMO?

The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is the world championship mathematics competition for high school students and is held annually in a different country.

The first IMO was held in 1959 in Romania, with 7 countries participating. It has gradually expanded to over 100 countries from 5 continents.

The IMO board ensures that the competition takes place each year and that each host country observes the regulations and traditions of the IMO.

Syllabus for IMO

Class 1

Numerals

Number Name and Number Sense (2 digit numbers)

Addition

Subtraction

Length

Weight

Time

Money

Geometrical Skills

Patterns

Odd One Out

Series Completion

Problems Based on Figures

Class 2

Numerals and Number Name

Number Sense (3 digit numbers)

Money

Measurement of Length (conversions), Weight, Time and Temperature

Calendar

Point, Line and Plane Figures

Problems Based on Figures

Patterns

Series Completion

Find Odd Numeral Out

Geometrical Shapes

Class 3

Numerals and Number Name

Number Sense (4 digit numbers)

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Fractions

Money

Length (conversions)

Weight

Capacity

Time

Point

Problems Based on Figures

Odd One Out

Patterns

Series Completion

Coding-Decoding

Mirror Images

Embedded Figures

Straight Lines and Curved Lines

Geometrical Shapes

Class 4

Numerals and Number Name (5 digit numbers)

Place Value

Roman Numerals

Addition and Subtraction

Geometry : Square, Rectangle, Circle, Closed, Open Figure

Multiplication and Division

Factors and Multiples

Fractions

Measurement

Pictorial Representation of Data

Money, Time, Weight and Capacity

Series and Pattern Formation of Numbers and Figures

Conversions

Comparison

Perimeter of Various Shapes

Direction Sense

Mirror Images

Embedded Figures

Number Ranking

Alphabetical Test

Coding-Decoding

Mathematical Reasoning

Symmetry

Class 5

Number Sense

Numeral and Number Name (7 and 8 digit numbers)

Roman Numbers

Addition

Subtraction

Multiplication

Division

Factors and Multiples

LCM, HCF

Rules of Divisibility

Whole, Prime and Composite Numbers

Fractions

Decimals

Geometrical Shapes and Angles

Circles

Symmetry

Measurement of Length, Mass, Capacity

Perimeter and Area of Rectangle, Square

Measurement of Volume, Temperature, Time and Various Operations on Time

Relationship Between Seconds, Minutes and Hours

Money

Representation of Data in Pictorial Form

Patterns

Formation of Numbers and Figures

Direction Sense

Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test

Series

Odd One Out

Class 6

Knowing our Numbers

Whole Numbers

Playing with Numbers

Basic Geometrical Ideas

Understanding Elementary Shapes

Integers

Fractions

Decimals

Data Handling

Mensuration

Algebra

Ratio and Proportion

Symmetry

Practical Geometry

Problems Based on Figures

Odd One Out

Series Completion

Coding-Decoding

Mathematical Reasoning

Mirror Images

Embedded Figures

Patterns

Direction Sense

Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test

Class 7

Integers

Fractions and Decimals

Exponents and Powers

Algebraic Expressions

Simple Linear Equations

Lines and Angles

Concept of Percentage

Profit and Loss

Simple Interest

Probability

Properties of Triangle

Symmetry

Congruence of Triangles

Rational Numbers

Perimeter and Area

Data Handling

Arithmetical Ability

Visualising Solid Shapes

Problems Based on Figures

Odd One Out

Series Completion

Coding-Decoding

Mathematical Reasoning

Mirror Images

Embedded Figures

Patterns

Direction Sense

Number Ranking and Alphabetical Test

Class 8

Section – I (Logical Reasoning)

Mathematical Operations

Series Completion

Direction Sense Test

Analytical Reasoning

Problems on Cubes and Dice

Number Ranking and Time Sequence Test

General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus

Section – II (Mathematical Reasoning)

Rational Numbers

Squares and Square Roots

Cubes and Cube Roots

Exponents and Powers

Comparing Quantities

Algebraic Expressions and Identities

Linear Equations in One Variable

Understanding Quadrilaterals

Constructions

Mensuration

Visualising Solid Shapes

Data Handling

Direct and Inverse Variations

Factorisation

Introduction to Graphs

Playing with Numbers

Section – III (Everyday Mathematics)

The syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning.

Class 9

Section – I (Logical Reasoning)

Mathematical Operations

Series Completion

Arithmetical Reasoning

Problems on Cubes and Dice

Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test

Inserting Missing Character

General Reasoning Based on Prescribed Syllabus

Section – II (Mathematical Reasoning)

Number Systems

Polynomials

Coordinate Geometry

Linear Equations in Two Variables

Introduction to Euclid’s Geometry

Lines and Angles

Triangles

Quadrilaterals

Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles

Circles

Constructions

Heron’s Formula

Surface Areas and Volumes

Statistics

Probability

Section – III (Everyday Mathematics)

The syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning.

Class 10

Section – I (Logical Reasoning)

Direction Sense Test,

Mathematical Operations,

Number Ranking & Time Sequence Test,

Coding-Decoding,

Distance,

Speed,

Time,

General Reasoning

Section – II (Mathematical Reasoning)

Real Numbers

Polynomials

Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables

Quadratic Equations

Arithmetic Progressions

Triangles

Coordinate Geometry

Introduction to Trigonometry

Some Applications of Trigonometry

Circles

Constructions

Areas Related to Circles

Surface Areas and Volumes

Statistics

Probability

Section – III (Everyday Mathematics)

The syllabus of this section will be based on the syllabus of Mathematical Reasoning.

Class 11

Sets

Relations and Functions

Mathematical Induction

Logarithms

Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations

Linear Inequations

Sequences and Series

Trigonometry

Straight Lines

Conic Sections

Trigonometry

Permutations and Combinations

Binomial Theorem

Statistics

Mathematical Logic

Limits and Derivatives

Probability

Introduction to 3-D Geometry

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

Class 12

Relations and Function

Trigonometry

Matrices and Determinants

Continuity and Differentiability

Application of Derivatives

Integration

Application of Integration

Differential Equation

Vector Algebra

Three Dimensional Geometry

Linear Programming

Probability

Exam Pattern for IMO

For classes 1st to 4th

You have to answer 35 questions in 60 minutes.

There will be a separate question paper for each class.

Question paper will have these sections:

Section I – Logical Reasoning (10 questions)

Section II – Mathematical Reasoning (10 questions)

Section III – Everyday Mathematics (10 questions)

Section IV – Achievers Section (5 questions)

For classes 5th to 12th

The participant has to answer 50 questions in 60 minutes.

Question paper will have these sections:

Section I - Logical Reasoning (15 questions)

Section II - Mathematical Reasoning (20 questions)

Section III - Everyday Mathematics (10 questions)

Section IV - Achievers Section (5 questions)

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Eligibility Criteria for IMO

Students of classes 1 to 12 are eligible to appear for the 1st level Olympiads.There is no other eligibility criterion like minimum marks.

Students who qualify for the 2nd level of the exam include:

Top 5% of students’, class wise, who appear for the 1st level exam.

Zone wise top 25 rank holders, class wise.

Class toppers from each participating school, where at least 10 students from a class appear in the exam, and score 50% qualifying marks.

In case registration is received section wise, students with highest marks, irrespective of section will qualify for the 2nd level.

For section wise registrations, winner(s) of gold medal may not necessarily qualify for the second level.

Students from classes 1 and 2 are not required to appear for the 2nd level exam and are ranked based on their performance in the first level exam.

Registration for IMO

You have to register for the exam from your school itself, because IMO does not accept individual participation from any other mode.

The SOF IMO is open to the students of classes 1 to 12.

Prospectus, containing the registration forms, are sent to all schools registered with SOF.

Schools not registered may also request a prospectus by sending an e-mail at [email protected]/.

Schools must return the registration forms to SOF, duly filled in and completed in all respects, by the due date.

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Results for IMO

You will have to enter your exam roll number, date of birth, etc. to get the result.

The result for IMO 2018 will available online.

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Preparation Tips for IMO

Practice is the key: Practice as much as you can. 70% of your IMO preparation comprises of practice. Toppr offers over 3.5 lakh questions in our question bank to help you learn and strengthen concepts in each chapter.

Take All-India Level mock tests: Give time-bound mock tests in a completely exam-like environment to improve your efficiency at attempting questions. Toppr offers an All-India Test Series that lets you compete with other students from all over India.

Clear all your doubts: Don't get stuck with doubts. Discuss and clarify them with Subject Experts at Toppr to get an instant reply.

Study from the best sources: NCERT and several recommended books for IMO are the minimum resources you need. Toppr offers the best study material from all over the web to help you prepare better.

Revision is important: When you go through a formula or concept, maintain revision notes in the form of bullet points. Revision will be useful when the exam is close and a good revision pattern will take less time. Normally, without these notes, you would have to go through the entire chapter to understand important points once again.

Sample Papers for IMO

Solving sample papers and previous year papers is not only advisable, but also mandatory if you want to stay ahead of the stiff competition in IMO 2018. Solving sample papers will help you to prepare for the expected paper and its pattern, while also assisting you in learning efficient time management. You can also assess your own performance by practicing sample papers and judge your level of preparations for IMO 2018.

Previous Years’ Papers for IMO

Practising previous years’ IMO papers is important as it helps you simulate the real exam. Toppr provides you with a complete set of all question banks from previous years which you can practice to sharpen your skills.